Hiking around Lake Gosau: Löckermoos - © Kraft

Hiking

Excursion Weather & Mountain Weather -
For all those who want to go high

When hiking or climbing in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, it is always an advantage to keep an eye on the current mountain weather. Whether it's a sightseeing trip to the 2000 meter high Krippenstein to the "5Fingers" viewing platform, a family hike on the Zwieselalm in Gosau or a climbing tour on the “Seewand” in Hallstatt. We keep an eye on the current mountain weather for you.

  • Service Weather
    Mountain and excursion weather
    Weather forecast for the coming days
    Sunday
    Lots of sun, hardly any clouds.
    Good bathing and mountain weather!
    Only from the afternoon onwards does the risk of thunderstorms increase!
    Temperatures will rise to 26 to 31 degrees.
    On the mountains up to over 20 degrees.
    Please don't forget to apply sunscreen!
    Monday
    First quite sunny, then rainy.
    Be careful on mountain tours!
    Violent thunderstorms can also be present.
    Daily highs up to almost 27 degrees.
    Much cooler in the mountains: up to 12 degrees.
    Tuesday
    Lots of sun overall.
    Thunderstorms or rain showers possible!
    Don't forget rain protection.
    Be careful with extended mountain hikes.
    Highs of 21 to 26 degrees.
    More weather
    here...
    Note
    Edited mountain weather report.
    Compiled by meteorologists.
    Subject to change

Magische Momente in ausgezeichneter Natur

Lassen Sie sich fesseln von der Wunderwelt des Dachsteins, von den Bergpersönlichkeiten im Landschaftsjuwel Salzkammergut. Auf unzähligen romantischen kleinen Steigen und Wegen oder auf bequemen und gut ausgebauten Wanderwegen lernt man die schönsten Fleckchen der Region kennen.

Familie, Abenteuer und Wanderurlaub

Ob hoch hinaus auf die Gipfel der Berge, entlang rätselhafter Erlebnisstationen oder durch mystische Wälder – die Möglichkeiten sind endlos. Unser diesjähriger Wanderangebot steht ganz im Zeichen von gemeinsamen Erlebnissen, unvergesslichen Momenten und der Freude am Entdecken. Nachfolgend haben wir für euch wieder Tipps um euren Wanderurlaub zu einem wahren Abenteuer für die ganze Familie zu machen und wie sich eure Kids die Zeit in den Sommerferien vertreiben können. Wir wünschen euch noch einen schöne Wanderzeit im Salzkammergut.

Cool refreshment meets vision –
Summer on the mountains in the Salzkammergut

If you are looking for fresh air, cool moments and impressive views on hot summer days, the Salzkammergut is the right place for you. At all altitudes between Lake Traunsee and Lake Hallstatt, there are special places to take a deep breath, experience and marvel. Whether water, forests, moors and thrills on the Skywalks of the Salzkammergut - everyone gets their money's worth here.

The large hiking portal
in the Salzkammergut at a glance

Hiking & unforgettable mountain moments: Mountain Moments 2025

© Kraft

Hiking trails at a glance

Mountain Huts and Alpine

“Glücksplätze” - Places of happiness

Unforgettable nights in the mountains

© Kraft Übernachten auf den Berghütten und Almen in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut: Raschberghütte in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

The “Dachstein Salzkammergut hiking friends“

© Kraft | Kompetenz-Gastgeber “ Wanderfreunde Dachstein Salzkammergut“

Fountain of Youth "Jungbrunnenweg" Trail in Russbach

Hiking with Betty

© Jehlde | Wmit Betty in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Guided hikes in the Salzkammergut

© Kraft | Geführte Wanderungen in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Dachstein Salzkammergut Ticket

© Traunsee Touristik GmbH  | Salzkammergut Gipfelticket - 3 Gipfel - 1 Ticket!

Your Hiking Taxis in the World Heritage

"Home Bringer Hiking Taxi" Gosau

Alm Taxi Gosau

©Jack/www.gosautal.net

Slow train Gosau

Safety Tips for Hiking

Natural spectacle - Here the landscape is the star of the show

© Kraft | Naturschauspiel – Hier ist die Landschaft der Star

Hiking in Autumn

Safety tips for hiking

Overview: Mountain Guides & Alpine Schools in the Salzkammergut

© Gerhard Pilz

Overview of current trail closures

Your Hiking Taxis in the World Heritage

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Sun, Jul. 20, 2025 09:20 — 16:00 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Tue, Jul. 22, 2025 09:30 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau

Tue, Aug. 5, 2025 08:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Aug. 10, 2025 18:45 — 22:00 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Fri, Aug. 15, 2025 11:00 Seekarkirche, Gosau

Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 05:30 Feuerkogel, Ebensee

Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 11:00 Places of happyness, Gosau 547 Gosau

Sun, Aug. 24, 2025 05:15 — 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Aug. 31, 2025 09:30 — 16:00 Places of happyness, Gosau 547 Gosau

Sat, Sep. 13, 2025 11:30 Zwölferkogel, Obertraun

Sun, Sep. 14, 2025 12:30 Simonyhütte, Lahnstraße 48 Hallstatt

Sun, Sep. 21, 2025 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Sep. 21, 2025 11:00 Rossmoosalm, Bad Goisern

Sat, Sep. 27, 2025 09:00 Alpine Iglmoos (Iglmoosalm), Gosau

Sun, Oct. 26, 2025 09:30 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau

Sun, Oct. 26, 2025 10:30 Heilbronner Chapel, Krippenstein Obertraun

Search now for free accommodation to go hiking in the Salzkammergut

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.